The south-Strip location and who it works for
Luxor sits between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur at the south end of the Strip, a few minutes from the airport by car and a long way from the centre-Strip resorts on foot. The free tram connects it to both neighbours, and an indoor walkway leads to Excalibur and onward across the pedestrian bridges to New York-New York and MGM Grand. Expect twenty to thirty minutes of walking to reach Bellagio; details on the tram and the walking routes are in our free trams guide.
It works for budget travellers who still want a big resort with a pool and a show, for groups splitting a cheap room, for anyone flying in late and out early, and for people going to events at Allegiant Stadium or Mandalay Bay. It is a poor choice for people with mobility limits, because the walks inside the building are among the longest on the Strip. What to see and do around the three connected resorts is covered in our destination guide.
Pyramid rooms versus Tower rooms
This is the decision that makes or breaks a Luxor stay. Pyramid rooms line the inside of the pyramid itself. One wall slopes inward, the window is a slanted pane of the exterior, and you reach them by inclinator, the elevator that travels up the corners of the building at an angle. Views of the Strip from the upper floors are memorable and the layout is a novelty, but the rooms are older on average, some have showers only, and the inclinators are slow and crowded at peak times.
Tower rooms are in the two conventional towers behind the pyramid, reached by standard elevators from a separate lobby area. They are generally the more recently renovated stock, with normal walls, better bathrooms and less walking from the elevator. Renovation phases change, so check what the official site currently describes as refreshed. Our recommendation: Tower for comfort and sleep, Pyramid on a high floor for the experience, and never a low-floor Pyramid room near the atrium if you are a light sleeper. Suites exist in both areas but are not the reason to book here.
The fee and the garage
Luxor charges a budget-Strip resort fee, roughly $35 to $45 plus tax per night as of 2026; check the official site because it changes. On a cheap midweek night the fee can be close to the room rate itself, so always compare the all-in total rather than the headline number. Wi-Fi and fitness centre access are in the bundle.
Self-parking in the Luxor garage runs roughly $18 to $30 a night under MGM's current pricing, valet more. MGM Rewards Pearl status and above has generally waived self-parking; sign up before you arrive, because it is free and the credit can start on the first stay. The garage is behind the towers, and the walk from the garage to a Pyramid room can be substantial, so Tower rooms are again the better choice if you are driving. See the resort-fee explainer for what the bundle includes and when you can ask for it back.
The pool
Luxor has a large, plain, sun-facing pool complex on the east side of the pyramid: several rectangular pools, a lot of loungers, a bar and rentable cabanas and daybeds. There is no wave pool or lazy river; for those you walk or ride the tram to Mandalay Bay Beach, which Luxor guests cannot use without buying a pass on days when passes are sold. The Luxor pool is popular with families and budget groups and can be loud on summer weekends, with a DJ on some dates.
Pool season runs roughly March to October with shorter hours in spring and autumn, and shade is limited unless you pay for it. For a quieter deck in the same complex, Delano's private pool is off-limits to non-guests, so the practical alternatives are the pool at Excalibur or paying for Mandalay Bay Beach. How Luxor ranks against the rest of the Strip is in best resort pools.
Spa and fitness centre
Nurture Spa is Luxor's own spa, with a modest treatment menu, steam rooms, saunas and a small relaxation area. It is inexpensive by Strip standards and a fair choice for a basic massage, but it is not a destination; guests wanting a serious spa day usually go to the Mandalay Bay spa or Bathhouse at Delano, both reachable indoors, both at a higher price.
The fitness centre is a reasonable size for a budget resort, with treadmills, bikes, a cable machine and free weights, and is included in the resort fee. Hours are long but not always 24 hours, so check on arrival. Expect a wait for cardio machines early in the morning during conventions. Our spa guide covers where the better value is if you want a full spa day rather than a quick treatment.
Restaurants on the property
Dining at Luxor is functional. Tender Steak and Seafood is the property's one proper sit-down restaurant, a decent mid-priced steakhouse. Public House covers pub food and beer. Pyramid Cafe handles breakfast and late-night, and there is a food court with the usual fast options and coffee. Menus and tenants change, so check the current line-up on the official site before planning a meal.
The saving grace is the neighbours. Mandalay Bay has the deepest restaurant collection on the south Strip, and Excalibur covers cheap buffets and casual food, all reachable without going outside. Most Luxor guests eat one meal a day on site and the rest elsewhere. For cheaper options beyond the property see our cheap Strip hotels page, which also covers the budget-dining picture along this stretch.
Casino floor, queues and check-in
The casino occupies the ground floor of the pyramid and is large, smoky and loud, aimed at low- to mid-limit players, with a sportsbook and a big slot floor. You cross it to reach the inclinators from the main lobby, which is why Tower guests appreciate the separate entrance. The atrium above the floor is the largest open interior space on the Strip and echoes, which is one reason low Pyramid rooms near it can be noisy.
Check-in is mid-afternoon and checkout late morning. The lobby line can be long on Friday and Sunday afternoons; the MGM app with online check-in and a digital key avoids most of it. Early check-in depends on availability and is sometimes offered for a fee; late checkout is usually available for a fee or free with MGM Rewards status. Because the property is huge, allow extra time to reach your room from the desk, especially with luggage.
MGM Rewards at a budget resort
Luxor is an MGM Resorts property, so stays earn MGM Rewards points and tier credits. The perks matter more here than at pricier hotels because they attack the fixed costs: Pearl has historically waived self-parking, Gold and above has waived the resort fee, and each tier adds priority lines and later checkout. On a room that might cost $60 midweek, waiving a $40-ish fee and $20-ish parking is a large percentage saving. Tier names and benefits change; check the current programme.
Luxor is also a frequent recipient of MGM promotional rates and offers tied to your account, and it is one of the easiest places to get a comped or discounted room after modest play elsewhere in the MGM family. Combine that with midweek dates and you can stay on the Strip for very little. More on the tactics in how to get a hotel deal.
Pros, cons, price and the verdict
- Pros: among the lowest rates of any large Strip resort; the pyramid experience on a high floor; free tram to Mandalay Bay and Excalibur; big pool; close to the airport and Allegiant Stadium; MGM Rewards perks cut the fixed costs.
- Cons: very long walks inside; slow inclinators at peak times; older Pyramid rooms vary in condition; smoky casino; far from the centre Strip; resort fee is a large share of the total on cheap nights.
Rates as of 2026 have run roughly $40 to $90 midweek and $120 to $250 on weekends before the resort fee, with jumps during big conventions and stadium events.
Verdict: a genuine bargain if you book a Tower room or a high Pyramid room, sign up for MGM Rewards and accept that you will spend time walking and riding the tram. Book a low Pyramid room in August with a car and no status and you will wonder why anyone stays here. Compare the neighbours in our stay-guide index.